Winter Wonderland Snowshoeing: Melchsee-Frutt & Bonistock

Join us for an epic Zurich Together winter day out! ❄️✨
We’re heading up to the car-free alpine plateau of Melchsee-Frutt (1,920m). We'll hike the spectacular Bonistock loop trail, which offers fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding Alps and the frozen lakes. To cap off the day, we have the option to rent sleds and race down the long run back to the valley!

🥾 THE HIKE: Bonistock Round Trip

Distance: ~9.5 km
Duration: ~3.5 hours
Elevation: ~400 m up/down
Difficulty: Moderate - well-marked snowshoe trails, but walking in snow requires a bit of stamina.

📍 MEETING POINT & TIMING

When: Saturday, January 30th, 07:45
Where: Zurich HB (Meeting point under the big Blue Angel)
We will catch the train to Luzern, transfer to Sarnen, and take the bus to Stöckalp. From there, we take the gondola up to Melchsee-Frutt to begin our hike.
Return: We will likely be back in Zurich around 17:30 - 18:30, depending on our group's pace and if we sled down.

🎟️ TICKETS & RENTALS

Pro-tip: Buy an SBB return ticket from Zurich HB to Stöckalp. For the gondola, if you plan to sled down at the end of the day, you only need to buy a one-way ticket up to Melchsee-Frutt!
Rentals: You can easily rent snowshoes, poles, and sleds directly at the Stöckalp station or up at Melchsee-Frutt. Alternatively, grab them in Zurich (Transa/Bächli) beforehand to save time.

🎒 WHAT TO BRING:

Snowshoes and poles (if you are bringing your own)
Waterproof, high-ankle winter or hiking boots
Water (at least 1 liter) and snacks/lunch for the trail (we will pass mountain restaurants like Tannalp where we can grab a warm drink or food)
Warm winter layers, waterproof pants, gloves, and sunglasses/sunscreen (the alpine sun reflects strongly on the snow!)

Looking forward to a great day out in the snow! If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below.

Cheers,
Filip & Zurich Together

Please note that we are a community group of volunteers, not professional mountain guides. By signing up for this event, you agree that you are hiking at your own risk and responsibility. You are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and insurance. Please honestly assess your own fitness and surefootedness before joining.